PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER I - G114 - Recreation Services - Part Time

Columbus Consolidated Government

Columbus (GA)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

48 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Columbus Consolidated Government seeks a Parks Maintenance Worker to perform field preparation, equipment maintenance, and site setup for community events. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, installing bleachers, repairing grills, and maintaining park facilities.

The role requires a valid driver's license and ability to operate hand and power tools. Experience in park maintenance or related fields is valued.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience through apprenticeship/internship or 1–2 years in park maintenance roles.
Valid driver''s license; CDL ability may be required for certain vehicles.
Knowledge of park maintenance methods and equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Place fences and set up stages and equipment for events.
Mow grass, edge, weed-eat, and blow leaves.
Assemble bleachers, benches and trash cans; install grills.
Prepare sports fields for games; adjust goal posts for appropriate width.
Inspect and maintain playground equipment; operate hand/power tools.

Skills

Park maintenance knowledge

Equipment maintenance knowledge

Problem solving

Hand tools

Oral and written communication

Basic math

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Places fences at special events; sets up stages, podiums, flags, and stairs.
Mows grass, operates a weed eater, edges grass, and blows leaves.
Assembles bleachers, benches, and permanent trash cans.
Installs, maintains, and repairs barbecue grills.
Prepares sports fields for games and tournaments; marks fields; adjusts end zone goal posts to proper width for college or high school games.
Applies fertilizer to sod grass.
Plants trees and shrubs.May inspect, install, maintain, and repair playground equipment.
May order parts and supplies; may transport parts and equipment to work sites; may maintain tools and equipment.
May install, maintain, and repair basketball goals, nets, and poles.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in park maintenance activities.
Knowledge of the techniques used in the maintenance of assigned equipment.
Skill in problem solving and decision making.
Skill in the operation of hand and power tools.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Minimum Educational And Training Requirements

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years. Must possess a valid driver's license. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements

Required

Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.
Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine.
Feeling – perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
Grasping – applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
Handling – picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
Hearing 1 – perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
Hearing 2 – receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
Kneeling – bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
Lifting – raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.
Manual Dexterity – picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
Mental Acuity – ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.
Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.
Reaching – extending hands or arms in any direction.
Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
Speaking – expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.
Standing – for sustained periods of time.
Stooping – bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.
Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken word
Talking 2 – shouting to be heard above ambient noise.
Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.
Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.
Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.
Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.
Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.
Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.

The work is typically performed throughout the facility. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. Work may be performed outdoors where the employee may be exposed to cold or inclement weather.

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

Low-cost Medical Insurance
Prescription Drug Plan
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
Credit Union
Direct Deposit
12 Paid Holidays
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
PERK Time Off
Retirement Plan
Supplemental Retirement Plan
Free and Discounted Services
Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

Discounted Movie Tickets
Free Notary Services
Ride a Metra Bus for Free
Free Mulch
Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
River Center Discounts
Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.

Supplemental Retirement Plan

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.

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